Chapter 97

Ding Yi, the nun, used her lightness kung fu, and the long sword in her hand turned into a stream of light, rushing towards Yue Lingshan.

The sword techniques of the Hengshan Sect are powerful, but they are Buddhist martial arts, emphasizing righteousness and integrity.

The sword techniques of the Huashan Sect, however, are characterized by their "unpredictability" and "risk."

The sword technique Yue Lingshan used did not have the slightest trace of the Huashan Sect's style.

Yue Lingshan's sword technique was only "steady" and "fast."

Her movements were clean and decisive, without any hesitation.

"Clang, clang, clang..."

The sound of swords clashing echoed.

When the swords met, sparks flew, and the true qi vibrations knocked over many tables and chairs nearby.

"Step back."

Lao De Ruo said to the Huashan Sect disciples.

A disciple of the Hengshan Sect also said, "We should step back as well."

Ding Yi, the nun, was a first-class expert with deep true qi and great strength, which Yue Lingshan could not match.

After blocking more than ten moves with her sword technique, Yue Lingshan felt very strained. Each time the long swords clashed, she felt a jolt in her body, her blood and qi fluctuated, and her true qi surged, making her want to vomit blood.

Wang Yue's sword technique was formidable, but Yue Lingshan was only a second-class expert. Even as an outstanding second-class expert, she still had a significant gap compared to Ding Yi, the nun.

No matter how strong the sword technique, it had no chance against absolute power.

Yue Lingshan stepped with her footwork, holding her sword in front of her to block Ding Yi, the nun's, long sword.

"Clang!"

The powerful force pushed Yue Lingshan back more than twenty meters before she stopped.

"Phew..."

Yue Lingshan's face turned red, and she spat out a mouthful of blood, then her face turned pale. She had suffered a serious internal injury.

Yue Lingshan held her long sword, her arm trembling slightly, and her entire upper body felt numb.

"Little Junior Sister." Lu Da You called out.

The other Huashan Sect disciples also looked worried.

"Good, good, good. Yue Lingshan, I didn't expect your sword technique to be so powerful." Ding Yi, the nun, said with surprise in her eyes, "If it weren't for my powerful strength today, I wouldn't have won. In terms of sword technique alone, I am not your match. This sword technique is not taught by your father, and it's not the Huashan Sect's sword technique! Who is your master?"

The Five Mountains Sword Sects are closely connected. For over a hundred years, they have united to resist the Sun Moon Cult, and they know each other very well.

Ding Yi, the nun, was very familiar with the Huashan Sect's sword techniques. Although she didn't know the Huashan Sect's internal cultivation methods, she was clear about the sword techniques and moves.

Yue Lingshan's sword technique was very steady and fast, and her control of strength was also excellent.

With the long sword in her hand, it was as if it were an extension of her arm.

When she performed the basic sword technique, her defense was impenetrable.

If it weren't for the powerful true qi that injured Yue Lingshan, Ding Yi, the nun, might not have won.

Such a sword technique not only shocked Ding Yi, the nun, but also everyone present.

The Huashan Sect, besides Yue Buqun and Ning Zhongze, had another sword expert.

"This sword technique, I practiced on my own, no one taught me." Yue Lingshan wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth.

Hearing Yue Lingshan's answer, the Huashan Sect disciples all breathed a sigh of relief.

If Yue Lingshan had mentioned Wang Yue, it would have been disastrous, as Wang Yue was a member of the demonic cult. If others knew that Yue Lingshan had learned sword techniques from a member of the demonic cult, the Huashan Sect would become the enemy of the righteous martial world.

"Aunt Ding Yi." A voice came.

Ding Yi, the nun, stopped attacking. She had relied on her first-class expert strength to win against Yue Lingshan. Now that Yue Lingshan was injured, attacking again would be a loss of dignity.

"Who are you?" Ding Yi, the nun, did not recognize the person.

The person smiled and said, "My master is Liu Zhengfeng. It's lunchtime now, and my master has asked me to invite Aunt Ding Yi and the other sisters to have a meal."

Ding Yi, the nun, nodded and said, "So you are Master Liu's disciple."

"I am Lao De Ruo of the Huashan Sect, greetings to Junior Brother." Lao De Ruo bowed.

The disciple of Liu Zhengfeng smiled and said, "So you are the senior brothers of the Huashan Sect. Uncle Yue and the head of the Qingcheng Sect, Yu Guan, have already arrived. Let's go together."

Lao De Ruo nodded and said, "Alright."

Lu Da You walked to Yue Lingshan's side, supporting her, and asked, "Little Junior Sister, what's wrong?"

Yue Lingshan shook her head and said, "It's nothing, just a slight internal injury. I'll be fine after a few days of rest. Aunt Ding Yi held back, otherwise, I would have been seriously injured."

Ding Yi, the nun, glanced at the Huashan Sect disciples and said with a cold laugh, "We'll see how Uncle Yue explains this to me when we meet. Let's go!"

Ding Yi, the nun, led the Hengshan Sect disciples away.

Lao De Ruo also led the Huashan Sect disciples to Liu's residence.

Lin Pingzhi stood up, and Mu Gaofeng pulled him, asking, "What are you doing?" Lin Pingzhi said loudly, "To find Yu Canghai. I want to save my parents."

Mu Gaofeng shook his head and said, "Liu Zhengfeng is going to retire tomorrow, and Liu's residence is full of experts. If you go, you'll be walking to your death. We should think of a long-term plan."

...

Qu Yang wrapped Linghuchong in a mat and dragged him back.

Linghuchong was severely injured and barely breathing, on the verge of death. Qu Yang wanted to save him but had no way to do so.

Unless he had Wang Yue's medical skills.

When he arrived at the second floor of the Qunyu Courtyard, Qu Yang saw Dongfang Bubai sitting on the stairs, holding a black box, with a cold look in his eyes.

Qu Yang knelt down and respectfully said, "This subordinate, Qu Yang, pays respects to the Sect Leader."

Dongfang Bubai laughed coldly and said, "Qu Right Envoy, you sure have a good taste. Enjoying such a luxurious life, you even rented the entire Qunyu Courtyard for more than half a month."

Dongfang Bubai felt that Wang Yue had left the Qunyu Courtyard, so she spoke loudly without any reservations.

Qu Yang said, "Sect Leader, you are teasing me."

"Ha ha... ha ha..." Dongfang Bubai laughed, "Enjoying a luxurious life is a man's nature. I'm not blaming you, so why are you so nervous? Unless you did something to betray the Sun Moon Cult."

After saying this, Dongfang Bubai stared straight at Qu Yang, trying to read his expression.

Qu Yang said calmly, "Qu Yang dares not."

Dongfang Bubai sneered and said, "Then tell me, what's the relationship between you and Liu Zhengfeng? I found the gift you were going to give Liu Zhengfeng in your room. I guess, is it a document of betrayal to the Sun Moon Cult, or a secret of the Sun Moon Cult?"

"Clap."

Dongfang Bubai threw the box in front of Qu Yang.

Qu Yang said, "Please rest assured, Sect Leader. Qu Yang will never betray the Sun Moon Cult."

"Humph." Dongfang Bubai sneered, "Even if you don't betray the Sun Moon Cult, you can still collude with the Hengshan Sect. What would it take to be considered betrayal?"

Qu Yang picked up the box, opened it, and said, "Sect Leader, this is just a music score."

"Music score?"

Dongfang Bubai took it and saw "Smiling Proudly in the World" written on the cover.

Dongfang Bubai checked the content of the score. Qu Yang was not lying; it was indeed a music score.

"I know you, Qu Right Envoy, love music. Could it be that you and Liu Zhengfeng are friends through music?" Dongfang Bubai asked.

Qu Yang said, "I met Liu Zhengfeng ten years ago. I was sent by the Sect Leader to gather information from the Five Mountains Sword Sects..."

Qu Yang recounted how he met Liu Zhengfeng and concluded, "I and Brother Liu only discussed and practiced music, never discussing the disputes of the martial world. Sect Leader, the disputes in the martial world are meaningless. We only focused on music, and the affairs of the martial world have nothing to do with us. How can this be considered betrayal of the Sun Moon Cult? Please, Sect Leader, investigate clearly!"

Dongfang Bubai thought for a moment and said, "It's rare to find a true friend. I appreciate your friendship. But if I don't investigate, how can I explain to the millions of members of the Sun Moon Cult?"

Dongfang Bubai added in her heart, "And how can I explain to Wang Yue?"

Qu Yang asked, "Sect Leader, what do you want?"

Dongfang Bubai sneered and said, "For someone of your status to associate with the Five Mountains Sword Sects is inappropriate. How about this: you and I return to Blackwood Cliff, and you never leave the mountain again. I can spare your life."

Qu Yang was somewhat agitated, "Sect Leader, this time Liu Zhengfeng is retiring, wanting to cut ties with the Five Mountains Sword Sects, no longer involving himself in the disputes of the martial world, and no longer asking about martial affairs. He wants to live in the mountains with me, practicing music."

"Sect Leader, I hope you will allow me to resign from the position of Bright Right Envoy of the Sun Moon Cult. Wang Yue is highly skilled and has made great contributions to the Sun Moon Cult over the years. Sect Leader, you can appoint him as the Bright Right Envoy. As for me, Qu Yang, Sect Leader, consider me dead."

Dongfang Bubai acknowledged Wang Yue's high skills and that he was the most suitable for the position of Bright Right Envoy. However, she could not let Qu Yang leave the Sun Moon Cult.

The rules of the Sun Moon Cult could not be broken for Qu Yang.

"What if I don't agree?" Dongfang Bubai said angrily.

Qu Yang knelt down and said, "Then I, Qu Yang, can only destroy my own martial arts to show my loyalty. As a cripple, I would be of no use to the Sun Moon Cult even if I stayed."

Qu Yang extended his palm and struck his dantian.

Dongfang Bubai shot a needle at Qu Yang's palm, and the powerful Xuanming True Qi instantly froze his arm, preventing him from moving.

"Qu Yang, are you threatening me?" Dongfang Bubai shouted, "If everyone acted like you, fleeing at the first sign of trouble, what would be left of the Sun Moon Cult? Ten years ago, Wang Yue was just a gatekeeper disciple of the Sun Moon Cult. At that time, Wang Yue was insignificant to the Sun Moon Cult, and even if he wanted to leave, I didn't agree. How much more so for you, Qu Yang, the Bright Right Envoy, in a high position in the Sun Moon Cult."

"Wang Yue once said, where there are people, there are disputes, and where there are disputes, there is the martial world. People are the martial world. Do you think you can leave the martial world?"

"You, Qu Yang, know too many secrets of the Sun Moon Cult. It's impossible for you to leave."

Qu Yang said, "Please rest assured, Sect Leader. I have already taken the 'Three Corpse Brain Spirit Pill' and been marked by Wang Yue's 'Life and Death Mark.' I will never betray the Sun Moon Cult."

Dongfang Bubai was taken aback, "Life and Death Mark," what is that? This Wang Yue has quite a few tricks up his sleeve.

"Nothing is absolute, and I still don't trust you. Even if I let you leave, the Five Mountains Sword Sects won't let you go. You should still return to Blackwood Cliff with me, that way I can be more at ease."

Qu Yang had no choice but to nod, "If that's the case, please allow me two days to finish some personal matters, and then I will return to Blackwood Cliff with you."

Dongfang Bubai turned her back to Qu Yang, hands behind her back, and said calmly, "Go."

Qu Yang dragged Linghuchong out.

"Wait." Dongfang Bubai said, "Whose body are you dragging?"

Qu Yang said, "A disciple of the Huashan Sect."

Dongfang Bubai struck the mat with a palm, and Linghuchong lay on the wooden board, unconscious.

"Linghuchong." Dongfang Bubai was shocked, "How did he get so badly injured?"

Qu Yang said, "He was injured by Tian Boguang and the disciples of the Qingcheng Sect."

Dongfang Bubai lifted Linghuchong, then sat cross-legged behind him, placing a palm on his back to transmit true qi.

"Heavy injuries." Dongfang Bubai was surprised, "My innate true qi may not be enough to save him. I can only stabilize his condition to prevent him from dying immediately. To save him, we need to find Wang Yue. Only Wang Yue's medical skills can save Linghuchong."

Dongfang Bubai glanced at Qu Yang and thought, "Qu Yang wants to leave the Sun Moon Cult, and keeping him is a hazard. I might as well have him transmit true qi to Linghuchong. This will temporarily save Linghuchong's life and also deplete Qu Yang's true qi, allowing me to find Wang Yue. This is a win-win situation."

"Qu Yang." Dongfang Bubai called out.

Qu Yang said, "Sect Leader, what do you need?"

Dongfang Bubai said, "Transmit true qi to Linghuchong to keep him alive. I will find Wang Yue. Only he can save Linghuchong. Don't let him die."

After Dongfang Bubai left, Qu Yang said, "Sigh, it seems the Sect Leader still doesn't trust me. Since I, Qu Yang, have decided to no longer involve myself in the affairs of the martial world, my true qi is of no use. I might as well save this young man."

Qu Yang followed Dongfang Bubai's instructions and transmitted true qi to Linghuchong to keep him alive.

...

After leaving the Qunyu Courtyard, Dongfang Bubai went directly to the Sun Moon Cult's base in Hengyang City.

The Sun Moon Cult disciples saw Dongfang Bubai and hurriedly bowed.

"Where did Wang Yue go?" Dongfang Bubai asked.

The Sun Moon Cult disciple said, "Sect Leader, Wang Yue left the city this morning. It seems he went to gather herbs in the mountains."

Dongfang Bubai thought, "That damn Wang Yue, disappearing at a critical moment."

Without Wang Yue's medical skills, Linghuchong's life was in danger.

Finding Wang Yue after he left the city would not be easy.

Suddenly, Dongfang Bubai's eyes lit up, thinking of the Hengshan Sect's healing medicine, "White Cloud Bear Gallbladder Pill."

With the Hengshan Sect's healing medicine, Linghuchong's life should be safe.

"Find the little nun named Yilin." Dongfang Bubai headed for Liu Zhengfeng's residence.

...

At Liu's residence, Ding Yi, the nun, Yue Buqun, Yu Canghai, and Tianmen Daozhang were arguing over Linghuchong.

Ning Zhongze, Yue Lingshan, Lu Da You, and others looked worried, not knowing how Linghuchong was. They knew Linghuchong best and didn't believe he would kill anyone.

Yue Buqun stood up, looking righteous, and said loudly, "You say Linghuchong and Tian Boguang kidnapped Yilin and killed Luo Renjie. Where's the evidence? Now that Linghuchong is not here, you can say whatever you want. Wait until Linghuchong comes back, and we can confront him. De Ruo, Da You, you two go find your senior brother. I want to see if he really did these heinous deeds."

Lao De Ruo and Lu Da You nodded and said, "Yes, Master."

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